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DARE has found an innovative way to combine the challenges for environment with the impact of the recession. Recycling!!

 The charity has taken steps to reduce the amount of paper used in its operation by using as far as possible IT and sees recycling as an additional way of contributing to the environment. CEO David Gilbert said “We see this new measure as an ecologically friendly way for people to support DARE.”

 DARE can now arrange for the recycling of old printer cartridges through a national recycling centre, and by doing so is helping to make a few pennies in what are challenging times for those in the charities sector.

 The main benefits are:

 • Recycle cartridges to reduce landfill

• Manufacture in the UK, reducing CO2 emissions

To recycle your old cartridges through DARE you can find their website at www.dare-uk.org and order your freepost return recycle bag or box. Just enter a few details and your items will be shipped out straight away and free of charge.

Ryder Cup golfer Oliver Wilson’s prestigious celebrity golf dinner dance and auction at Hollinwell golf club is pulling in the stars.

 The amazing event is being held by Oliver in aid of Nottingham-based charity DARE, Oliver’s chosen charity, which focuses on life-skills and education for young people involved in drug and alcohol abuse.

 If you fancy attending a sumptuous four-course dinner with Oliver and other sporting legends like Tony Woodcock, former England soccer player, and former England cricketer Chris Broad. Oliver is advising immediate booking as tickets are selling fast.

 June 24 is the date of the celebrity reception and dinner dance, at which former British Lions England and Leicester Tigers rugby star Tim Stimpson will be Master of Ceremonies.

 Diners will get chance to ask celebrities questions between each course and the star-studded evening will include a raffle with great prizes, and the fabulous auction, which items up for bidding include a four-day holiday for two with hotel and yacht at the F1Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.

 Oliver said: “It’s set to be a wonderful event with my sporting celebrity friends and other surprise celebrity guests, and I am proud to support the brilliant work done by DARE UK, which promotes the use of sporting activities during and outside school.

 “Their key message is to promote healthy living and make positive life choices in relation to drugs, violence, tobacco, alcohol and other harmful substances.”

 Tickets for the Oliver Wilson DARE sporting dinner and dance cost £65 and can be obtained by telephoning Jo Goodwin at Win Marketing on 01509 265890 or through the website www.winmarketing.co.uk

In May, King Edwin Primary School held their graduation ceremony for their year six students.

You can check out their article here at their website.

Well done everyone!

‘Grossly irresponsible’ Robbie Williams blasted after describing cannabis as ‘lovely’ during an interview

By Liz Thomas

Robbie Williams was yesterday accused of being ‘grossly irresponsible’ for encouraging his young fans to try cannabis after he described the illegal drug as ‘lovely’ during an interview.

The controversial singer, who has battled addictions to cocaine and prescription drugs, said he was still smoking the illegal substance last year and claimed it was ‘a shame’ that it ‘did not mix well’ with him.

But charities and campaign groups have reacted with fury at his comments and claim he is effectively promoting a Class B drug that has been linked to the development of mental illness and psychosis.

The majority of the stars fans are in their teens and his new song Morning Sun has just been selected as the official Sport Relief song, which aims to raise money for disadvantaged people – many of whom will have been affected by drug abuse.

In an interview in the Radio Times Williams told how the tendency to binge eat after smoking marijuana had caused the pounds to pile on.

He said: ‘Have a look at [me] last year. Yep. Year of the Munchie 2009.

‘Weed, it’s such a lovely drug. It is such a lovely drug. But it doesn’t mix well with me – at all.

‘It doesn’t take much to trigger – I mean, I’ll get psychosis from having this cup of tea! Seriously. The caffeine in that is enough. A cup of tea will make me feel like s***. But it’s just a shame about weed, because I did love it.’

David Gilbert, chief executive of drugs education and awareness charity DARE, branded Williams comments ‘disgusting’.

He said: ‘This is grossly irresponsible. He is a role model. Young people look up to him, they admire him, they want to emulate him so saying something like this is thoughtless.

‘His comments make it sound like he is promoting cannabis use – even though it is known that it is harmful and has links to mental illness.

‘In saying cannabis is a ‘lovely drug’ young people who had not previously tried it  – may be tempted to – and others may believe that there are no ill effects.

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Kathy Cross, Senior DARE Officer with Primary School children

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The drug education and lifeskills charity, DARE, has been given a £2240 boost, thanks to a donation from the Mayor of Broxtowe.

DARE, which teaches hundreds of youngsters how to avoid the dangers of illegal drugs, violence, anti social behaviour and bullying, was one of the nominated charities for the past Mayor, Councillor Sue Wildey, who retired in May.

She handed over a cheque to the DARE CEO David Gilbert and Chair of Trustees, Kate Allsop at a special ceremony at Broxtowe Town Hall.

Coun. Wildey said: “DARE does a tremendous amount of good work in schools and their programmes are an established part of the curriculum. I was amazed to discover that they were a charity – they provide a service which should be automatically offered to schoolchildren everywhere.

“I made them one of my nominated charities during my year in office and I am very pleased to be able to donate this amount of money to such a worthwhile venture.

“Their work is more essential than ever in helping children to develop the skills they need to combat some the many dangers they face in the modern world.”

DARE CEO, David Gilbert said: ”We are delighted to get this degree of support from the Mayor and the people of Broxtowe. We are thrilled that Coun. Wildey decided to nominate us. Times are hard for charities in the present climate. This is a significant amount of money and could mean that more than 100 more children will benefit from our programmes.”

DARE operates in more than 280 Nottinghamshire schools and the charity is currently expanding its operations into Derbyshire, Leicestershire and South Yorkshire,

The programmes are delivered by a serving or retired police officer in conjunction with teaching staff.

DARE chair of trustees, Kate Allsop (left) and CEO David Gilbert (right) – along with the familiar DARE lion mascot, receive the cheque from Coun. Sue Wildey, (centre).